We had a nice trip barring a few things which really spoiled the mood and the purpose of the vacation.
Mauritius as a destination was very beautiful, with beautiful landscapes and beaches. Sea water in Mauritius is simply mesmerizing, u can just sit on the beaches and listen to the waves crashing on the shores for as long as u wish.
About the bummers in our vacation, I would suggest anyone going for the honeymoon, not to opt for the package, please get it customized and don't opt for SIC transfers, either opt for a private cab or a self driven car. Get your package done only through the agent who can help you before hand in getting ur transfers arranged, rather than pushing you for SIC transfers.
Despite confirming for the pick up times several times nbefore making the booking, we were forced for early pick up of 8 am, wrong commitment was made that no pick up would be earlier than 9 am. When we arrived at the airport, we were handed over a schedule for daily pickups.
But, our driver for two days made it even worst, he was rude and non considerate. The drivers would stick to their clock and won't hesitate to leave u behind stranded. We even had a couple with a kid traveling in the coach and our very rude driver had a strict non smoking, drinking and eating policy, which even had to be adhered by the kids as well. On our tour to Ile Aux Cerf, we had water sport activities, it was a long two hour drive from our hotel, followed by another 3 to 4hours of indulgence in various activities, package had a lunch included which was to be served following the activities. Activities were tiring as well but our Uber generous (pun intended) driver just took the lunch packages in the coach and asked us to board and get going for the other destination, as already told we were not allowed to have food in the coach we just had no option but to wait for arrival at the other destination. We were allowed to have lunch only after 4pm after a Pick up of 8 am. Such was the courtesy of the driver. He was always in hurry..
SIC transfers have very limited and fixed stops. It would be better if you opt for a private cab or a self driven car. On our day for the south island tour we were provided with a cab, but we shared it with a lady and her two kids.. I don't believe anyone out for their honeymoon would prefer such kind of company for a whole day.. Although rest of the drivers were good.
Our hotel, Outrigger Resort and Spa, was in the southern most part of the island, although the property was good with ample facilities and open area but the traveling time was quite long from there. Anyone planning should consider for stay in the western part of the island which is closer to all the tourist places, clubs and the city.
Also the room service was a bit slow, it usually used to take anything between 30 to 45 minutes even to deliver the drinking water on a regular basis. Honeymoon freebies included in the package needs to be booked well in advance, else there is very little chance that u would get the opportunity to enjoy them, it was really difficult to get the bookings done at the hotel. Despite my regular request to the travel agent to book the activities before departure from Delhi, it was not done by them. I was assured every time that it will be done easily upon your arrival at the hotel.
There were many good moments but the Best would be the Outrigger Resort and Spa, property was really good. Must visit would be Casela national park, catamaran cruise, Ile Aux Cerf and Ganga Talao.
Ankit Garg booked a trip to Mauritius for 7 days in a group of 2 adults on TravelTriangle website from I Need Trip Travels Pvt Ltd and submitted a review on May 20, 2018